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If December’s much-publicised gutting of the PlayStation 3’s security systems is proof of anything, it’s this: Where software is concerned, there is no such thing as an unpickable lock, and piracy-prevention strategies that amount solely to locking the door are doomed to failure. Until a few, short weeks ago, the …

At the time of writing you can’t speak to anyone in the industry without touching on 3DS. Everyone has an opinion. People want to discuss the price, the launch line-up, or the quality of last week’s presentation – but not so much the device’s core USP. Perhaps it’s easy to …

Nintendo is preparing its biggest hardware launch of all time with its new 3DS. The platform holder revealed the price, release date and games of its upcoming handheld at a press conference in Amsterdam last week. The 3D device will hit shelves on Friday, March 25th – two days earlier …

Sony has revealed a new bundle for the March release of Move-specific platform titles PlayStation Move Heroes. Called the PlayStation Move Heroes Bundle, the $99.99 SKU will include a copy of the game, one Move motion controller and a PlayStation Eye camera. The bundle will be exclusive to Toys R …

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has thrown doubts over previous claims that the 3DS eShop will arrive in time for the handheld’s launch. The eShop – which is the handheld’s new online games portal – will install in 3DS devices via a system update, according to previous claims from Nintendo. Nintendo …

Sony has confirmed that the NGP will definitely be backwardly compatible with games for the original PSP – as long as they have received a digital release. Andriasang reports that the compatibility will be powered by software emulation and not by any dedicated on-board circuitry. However, as was seen with …

Everyone is talking about Nintendo’s 3DS and Sony’s PSP2 – but Microsoft hopes it too will play a major role in the battle of the handhelds. The platform holder claims its three-screen strategy will be key to its success this year, as it promotes Xbox Live and other gaming brands …

The Hut Group has signed as the sponsor for one of the key accolades at the MCV Industry Excellence Awards 2011. The online retail giant, which operates multiple websites including Zavvi, is backing this year’s Games Publisher award. The Hut Group is delighted to continue its retail partnership with the …

Grainger’s Games’ expansion is continuing at a rapid pace, and now the firm is looking to make some high-profile appointments to grow its business even further. Although we have historically trained and developed people in-house, combining this with bringing in some people from outside can contribute a fresh perspective and …

With the NGP now fully exposed and the 3DS just two months from release, the 2011 handheld battle lines have been drawn – but both platform holders are remaining coy about their rival machines. "Clearly in the dedicated portable space, we will be in competition with 3DS," SCEE president Andrew …